In a drive to supposedly support home ownership and assist first time buyers, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has imposed stamp duty changes that levy a 3% penalty on those…
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Online Courts Proposed
Proposals have been put forward for online paperless courts that would enable people to settle civil disputes of up to £25,000. The government sponsored report said that most cases would…
Rising costs of divorce encourage couples to ‘nest’ together
Splitting couples are facing a further rise in the cost of divorce with a big increase in court fees, and many are facing up to the challenge of asset-sharing and…
Early access for commercial tenants
Prospective tenants who want early possession of commercial premises often want to know if they can take possession as a matter of urgency under an agreement for lease. The usual…
Employers must gear up for April living wage deadline
The National Living Wage has been catching headlines since Chancellor George Osborne announced it last summer, but the Government’s target of £9 per hour by 2020 has overshadowed the detail,…
How do I extend my lease?
Almost all leaseholders have the right to extend their lease under the 1993 Leasehold Reform Act but extending your lease can be a long and complicated process. Here are a…
Companies countdown to new transparency regulations
Companies are on a countdown to comply with new regulations around transparency of ownership. As part of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, unlisted UK companies and LLPs…
Spire Solicitors LLP Celebrate Award Win
Spire Solicitors LLP have been named ‘Regional Tax Law Firm of the Year’ at the Corporate LiveWire 2016 Finance Awards. The Finance Awards, sponsored by UK Business Circle and presented…
Employers face stricter controls on social media monitoring
Recent news headlines have warned employees that engage in social media chat and email conversations at work are open to being read by the boss, following a recent ruling by the…
Divorce and what happens when you own a home
It is often the case that the family home is the main asset of married couples and civil partners. If the house is owned in the sole name of one…
Divorce down as pre nups rise
The first working day in January is commonly known as Divorce Day, when family lawyers receive more enquiries than at any other time of the year, but they are more…
Charity Lunch
You are invited to join us for a light lunch at Spire Solicitors LLP, The Priory, Church Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DW on Friday 22nd January 2016. Tickets cost £5…
